Director of Nursing
Listed on 2026-07-23
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Nursing
Nurse Educator
Director of Nursing
Umpqua Community College (UCC) is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Nursing to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the College’s Nursing programs. This position serves as the academic and administrative leader responsible for advancing program excellence, ensuring accreditation and regulatory compliance, supporting faculty success, and preparing students to meet the evolving healthcare needs of our communities.
This is an exciting time to join UCC as the College transforms the future of healthcare education in Douglas County. UCC is building a new front door to campus and a hub for medical training—a welcoming, service-focused space designed to connect students with educational opportunities, strengthen healthcare partnerships, and expand pathways into high-demand healthcare careers.
The Director of Nursing will play a critical role in shaping the future of this initiative by providing leadership for Nursing programs, fostering innovative learning experiences, strengthening clinical partnerships, and ensuring graduates are prepared to serve the healthcare needs of our region.
The successful candidate will bring a passion for nursing education, a commitment to student success, and the leadership experience necessary to guide programs through continued growth, innovation, and excellence.
Minimum Qualifications- Hold at least a master's degree in nursing with documentation of preparation and/or experience in curriculum and teaching
- Have at least five years of nursing experience, of which three years shall have been in a nurse educator or administrative position in a nursing education program
- Current unencumbered Oregon RN license
- Successful completion of a criminal history clearance
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS card by start date
- Proficiency with instructional and industry technology within 6 months (ie. word processing, e-mail, learning management system, digital and social media)
Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR and . Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.
Required Documentation- Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
- Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
UCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws.
Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.
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